ATS Euromaster has opened a new £9 million customer service centre which will form the cornerstone of future expansion throughout Europe. Billed as the most important development in the 33-year history of the firm, the 60,000sq ft building, in Birmingham, will provide the focus for the company's business development plans for the UK and Europe in the car, van and truck fleet sectors.

Partof a £60 million European strategic plan, it will be run by Mike Wise, formerly managing director of Euromaster in the Netherlands.